Programme - Automotive Logistics Europe 2012 - Automotive Logistics Europe

18:00 - 21:00

Pre-conference networking reception hosted by

The perfect opportunity to be introduced and get to know the people with whom you will be talking to throughout the conference.

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and welcome coffee hosted by

09:00 - 10:15

Session 1 - The future of global supply chains

Have the recent crises forced a change in globalization strategies? Will there be more local sourcing? Will cost factors still drive lowest cost country sourcing? Is crisis management a natural and constant state for logistics?

Alan Draper, Vice President of Purchasing, Ford Europe

Susanna Webber, Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors Europe

Volker Roelofsen, Associate Partner - Supply Chain Management, IBM Global Business Services

10:15 - 11:00

Coffee break hosted by

11:00 - 12:15

Session 2 - Breakout sessions

11:00 - 12:15

2A	2B	2C
Customer and dealer expectations	SUPPLIER’S SUPPLY CHAIN Driving the collaboration	*SOLUTIONS* The importance of packaging
How can dealerships, OEMs and LSPs work together to ensure a smooth and reliable customer experience? Would dealers benefit from understanding the logistics process, and improve accuracy of delivery? Moderator: Louis Yiakoumi, Publisher, Automotive Logistics group Andreas Graffe, Logistics Director, Opel Vauxhall Mathias Wellbrock, General Manager of Worldwide Distribution, BMW Agapito Perez Bote, Distribution Projects Manager, SEAT Commercial	Tier suppliers have an opportunity to work together to increase efficiency and reduce their own costs. How can this work and how should it start? Moderator: Christopher Ludwig, Editor, Automotive Logistics group Thomas Kobe, Director of Supply Chain Management Europe, Magna Exteriors and Interiors Hubert-Paul Mas, Supply Chain Director Europe, Inergy Emmanuel Arnaud, Sales Director - Global Accounts, GEFCO John Canvin, Managing Director, Odette International	This panel will discuss the importance of container management, CKD and pooling in global forwarding, and how it is integrated into supply chain management. Moderator: Rodney Salmon, Consultant, COPPERBAY Colin MacDonald, Head of Alliance Logistics, Renault-Nissan Marcelo Di Benedetto, Vice President of Automotive, CHEP Colin Howard, Sales Director - Europe, Goodpack Jens Moeller, Senior Vice President, UTi

12:15 - 14:00

Lunch hosted by

14:00 - 15:15

Session 3 - Breakout sessions

14:00 - 15:15

3A	3B	3C
High and heavy logistics	SUPPLIER’S SUPPLY CHAIN Risk management	*SOLUTIONS* CO2 reporting: where are we now?
The unique approaches and challenges to high and heavy logistics. Moderator: Rudolf Luttmann, General Manager of Europe, Mitsui OSK Bulk Shipping Dror Noach, Vice President of Logistics Services and Operations - Logistics Services Contracting, CNH Michael Buelow, Strategic Transportation Manager, AGCO Inger Skiaker, Chief Executive Officer, Hoegh Autoliners Franz Blum, General Manager, Vega International Car Transport	In recent years, tier suppliers have adapted and responded in the face of massive disruptions. This session will discuss if and how we can prepare for a crisis. Moderator: Louis Yiakoumi, Publisher, Automotive Logistics group Dennis Henning, Director of Logistics and Materials Europe, Lear Michael Druml, Director of Supply Chain Management, Magna Steyr Peter Baumann, Global Director Automotive, Geodis Wilson	John Buchanan, Material Planning & Logistics, Emerging Markets Sourcing, Ford Europe, leads a workshop discussion into the international standards and company requirements for carbon reporting.

15:15 - 16:00

Coffee break hosted by

16:00 - 17:15

Session 4 - What does it mean to be green?

What are the implications of environmental regulations in a smart and efficient supply chain and can the industry realistically incorporate green solutions? This panel will discuss if the industry really is ready for these requirements, and how green must become integrated into the smart supply chain of the future.

Colin MacDonald, Vice President of Alliance Logistics, Renault-Nissan

Astrid Schlewing, Head of Logistics Sector, European Commission

John Buchanan, Material, Planning and Logistics, Emerging Markets Sourcing, Ford Europe

Kai Kraass, Chief Operating Officer, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

17:30 - 21:30

Gala Dinner

08:30 - 09:00

Registration and coffee hosted by

09:00 - 10:15

Session 5 - Connecting a growing Europe

This session will explore the challenges facing the automotive logistics industry in the new markets that are important for Europe, from North Africa to Kazakhstan. How can OEMs, tier suppliers and logistics providers prepare for a changing and unpredictable demand and the other challenges that are ahead.

Bo Andersson, President, Gaz Group

Matthias Schulz, Director of Material, Planning and Logistics, Ford Europe

Altan Aytac, Supply Chain Director, Fiat Turkey

Michael Robinet, Managing Director, IHS Automotive Consulting

Sergey Stanovkin, Director, DARS Consulting

10:15 - 11:00

Coffee break hosted by

11:00 - 12:15

Session 6 - Breakout sessions

11:00 - 12:15

6A

6B

6C

Managing what is damaging

SUPPLIER’S SUPPLY CHAIN

The global supply chain

SOLUTIONS

Service Parts - Strategy

Quality control and damage prevention is always an important focus. This panel will examine the strategies and technologies to prevent damage and the importance of this in the whole supply chain.

Cyran Vanderhaeghen, General Manager of Vehicle Logistics, Toyota Motor Europe

Lorenzo Brandol, General Manager, ARAL

Carlo Travaglini, Key Account Manager, Ballsystem

The continuing trend of low cost sourcing, volatile demand, and new and growing markets are all a challenge for tier suppliers. This session will discuss strategies for longer supply chains.

Moderator: Bruce Arlinghaus, Consultant, Eurbeacon Consulting

Ralf Gerhardt, Logistics Manager Central Europe, Delphi

Graham Little, Senior Business Development Manager, Evolution Time Critical

Customer service is the key to repeat sales. This workshop will open the discussion on the importance of this area and how service parts strategies differ from the rest of the industry.

Moderator: Louis Yiakoumi, Publisher, Automotive Logistics group

Raymond Damerow, Director of European Parts Supply and Logistics, Ford Customer Service Division

Chris Senior, Global Key Account Director Automotive, CEVA Logistics

12:15 - 14:00

Lunch hosted by

14:00 - 15:15

Session 7 - Breakout sessions

14:00 - 15:15

7A

7B

7C

Visibility in the supply chain

SUPPLIER’S SUPPLY CHAIN

Doing more with less

SOLUTIONS

Service Parts - Operations

From the plant to the customer, visibility is an issue of importance. This workshop will discuss the strategies and solutions to keep the promise of delivery.

Levent Yuksel, Director of VGL and PPL, Toyota Motor Europe

Bert Bong, Manager of Vehicle Planning, Logistics and Customs, Ford Europe

Matthias Berlit, Vice President of Manufacturing Logistics, Inform

Cost reductions, less staff but more responsibility and globalisation: how have suppliers adapted to cope?

Moderator: Christopher Ludwig, Editor, Automotive Logistics group

Felice Patti, Senior Manager Global Supply Chain Management Logistics Europe, Tenneco

Wolfgang Michel, Head of Customs, Transportation and Packaging, Continental

Following on from the previous workshop, this panel will review and debate service parts logistics requirements and offer real life solutions.

Moderator: Louis Yiakoumi, Publisher, Automotive Logistics group

Greg Magee, Director of Supply Chain Aftersales Europe, General Motors

Ralf Gerhardt, Logistics Manager Central Europe, Delphi

Shay Dorgan, Director - Customer and Emerging Market Development, DHL, Customer Solutions and Innovation

15:15 - 16:00

Coffee break hosted by

16:00 - 17:00

Session 8 - Making it happen

At the end of two days of presentations and discussion, a panel of industry leaders talk about lessons learned and what ideas we can take forward.

Bo Andersson, President, GAZ Group

Levent Yuksel, Director of VGL and PPL, Toyota Motor Europe

Andreas Graffe, Director of Logistics, Opel Vauxhall

Eduardo Munoz, General Manager of Supply Chain Management, Mitsubishi

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